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MNI CBR Preview March 2022 -CBR Likely on Pause at 20% Pending Greater Visibility

Russia Central Bank
Russia Central Bank

Executive Summary

  • The CBR is broadly expected to keep policy rates unchanged at 20% this week as it awaits greater visibility on the delayed impact of western sanctions to reflect in local data. Markets anticipate a sharp rise in inflation, coupled with a significant downturn in growth.
  • The meeting is more symbolic than anything with policymakers conducting adjustments via an ad-hoc approach rather than on a meeting-by-meeting basis.
  • Nabiullina’s post-decision statement will also be eyed closely as speculation swirls about her potential resignation.
  • In the medium-term markets see the CBR eventually reducing rates as the immediate shock subsides, but note significant uncertainty in the near-term as the fallout from the crisis continues to evolve.

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